Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Madison, WI
The obituaries in the Madison, WI Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Madison's history and identity.
Beatrice Kalscheur
Jul 21, 2012
Waunakee - Beatrice (Bea) A. Kalscheur, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2012 at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center after a long life of purpose. Born in North Bristol in 1920 to Ole and Bertha Ulvestad, Bea grew up in a Norwegian household with her two brothers and five sisters. In 1943, she married Leo C....
J. Md
Jul 21, 2012
J. Kent Tweeten, MD, 96, of Madison, died peacefully on July 21, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. Kent is survived by five of his six children, Caroline (David) Sheperd of Madison; Eloise Tweeten (Jack Strange) of Santa Rosa, CA; Rolf (Carrie) Tweeten of Raleigh, NC; Elizabeth (Charles) Johnson of Verona; and Amy Tweeten (Tony Vollmar) of...
Doris Mita
Jul 21, 2012
Doris S. Mita, age 92, of Madison, Wisconsin, died on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at a local nursing home. She was born in Berkeley, California to Harry and Margaret (Matsuda) Hayashi March 13, 1920. Doris married Roy G. Mita February 12, 1944. Doris received a BA in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley in 1942;...
Carl Rowe
Jul 21, 2012
Madison - Carl Blotz Rowe died after a long, courageous battle with longevity July 21, 2012. Born on October 21st, 1919 in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada, he spent his early childhood in Idaho until the family established in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1942 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Thereafter he spent...
Eugene Olson
Jul 20, 2012
McFarland- Eugene "Red" Olson passed on peacefully at his home on Friday, July 20, 2012. Gene was born on May 2, 1925 in Waupun, WI, the only child of Eugene and Sarah Olson. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1943 and enlisted in the service. He served for 2 years where he taught knitting as therapy for...
Eunice Hendrickson
Jul 20, 2012
Eunice Hendrickson, age 92, died Friday, July 20, 2012 at her residence. She was born October 30, 1919 in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin to William Sommers Jr. and Ida Sime Sommers. Eunice graduated from East High School in 1937 and Madison Business College. She worked for the State of Wisconsin and later E.W. Parker Jewelers until her retirement. On...
James Connelly
Jul 20, 2012
Bradenton, FL/Madison - James "Jim" Connelly, age 56 joined his brothers, Dave, Tim and Joe. He was born on February 12, 1956. Jim was a caring, loving Christian who lived his faith. He is survived by his son, Ryan (Rachel), mother, Norma (Charles McIntyre) Busser, nephews; Joe (Tammy) and Josh, sister-in-law, Kristi (Tim) and aunts and uncles; David...
Dr. Mead
Jul 20, 2012
Donald T. Mead, age 90 passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012 at Faith Living Center in Sun Prairie. He resided at the Lighthouse Retirement Home in Sun Prairie for the past 9years. Dr. Mead was born in Mattoon, Illinois on December 9, 1921. He was the son on Thomas and Clara Mead, but was raised on the...
Fred Reames
Jul 19, 2012
MADISON- Fred M. Reames, age 71, died peacefully at UW Hospital on Thursday, July 19, 2012. He was born on August 12, 1940, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Mark and Gretchen (Mielenz) Reames. He grew up in Denver, where he graduated from South High School in 1958, and went on to earn a B.A. and Ph.D....
Lyle Chritton
Jul 18, 2012
Lyle F. Chritton, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born in Stoughton on August 4, 1920, a son of William Emmett and Gertrude (Williamson) Chritton, Sr. Lyle graduated from Stoughton High School in 1938, and served his country in the Army Air Corps in England during WWII. He...
Marguerite Knox
Jul 17, 2012
Marguerite "Peggy" June (Reetz) Knox, age 97, passed away on July 17, 2012 at the Ferguson Family Home Quality Care Facility for Women with Memory Loss. She is survived by 5 of her 7 children; Betty (Knox) Reetz Kareen of Deerfield, Susan Dea (David) Weigandt of Richland Center, Woodard Dean (Christine) Knox of McFarland, Jay Foster Otto Knox...
Harold Voigt
Jul 16, 2012
Sun Prairie - Harold Robert Voigt, 74, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Agrace HospiceCare following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 18, 1938 in Hustisford, Wisconsin, the son of Herbert and Erna (Goetsch) Voigt. On June 28, 1958 Harold was united in marriage to Arvilla Christian in Lebanon, Wisconsin. For 44...
Robert Heyse
Jul 16, 2012
Waunakee - Robert Edward "Bob" Heyse, age 91 died Mon. July 16, 2012 at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born May 3, 1921 in Antigo Wis., the son of Clarence and Ida (Kumbier) Heyse. Bob leaves his wife, Jean of 66 years; two sons, Tom (Diane Prucino), and Todd; two granddaughters, Meg and Anne; a sister, Eleanor...
Albert Oehrlein
Jul 16, 2012
Sun Prairie - Albert "Al" J. Oehrlein, age 86 passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 22, 1925 in Madison, the son of Frank and Margaret (Kuhle) Oehrlein. Al enlisted in the United States Army during World War II serving for two years with the 32nd...
Virginia Gerber
Jul 16, 2012
Our loving mother, Virginia T. Gerber, 87, of Sun Prairie, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice surrounded by her daughters after a battle with cancer on July 16, 2012, to be with her Heavenly Father. She was born on January 13, 1925 in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Newman and Melvena (England) Timblin. She married Walter Gerber in Madison on...
Catherine Alberici
Jul 16, 2012
Catherine M. Alberici, age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Monday, July 16, 2012. She was born on March 11, 1923 to Peter and Anna (Gandolfo) Labbruzzo in her beloved Greenbush neighborhood. Catherine loved to cook, and cooked professionally for many years until her retirement. Catherine is survived by her two daughters, Theresa...
"Joe" Leung
Jul 14, 2012
Madison - Joe Leung, age 61, passed away due to complications from cancer on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare. Joe was born in Hong Kong on August 14, 1950. He married Stella (Or) Leung in 1976. The Leung family proudly owned Ruby Restaurant for 35 years and Joe loved to serve his customers. The Leung family...
Dawn Sanger
Jul 14, 2012
Dawn Marie Sanger, age 48, passed away at Nazareth House in Stoughton on Saturday, July 14, 2012. She was born in Madison on February 8, 1964, a daughter of Neil and Carolyn (Halverson) Williamson. She attended McFarland High School, and worked at Prescription Optical for many years. Dawn was a lifelong resident of Stoughton, where she had many...
Joe Leung
Jul 14, 2012
Madison - Joe Leung, age 61, passed away on Sat. July 14, 2012. Funeral services are pending. A full obituary will follow.
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Rita Briggs
Jul 13, 2012
MADISON- Rita Elaine Briggs, age 57, of Madison, passed with loving family at her side on July 13, 2012. She was born on July 22, 1954 in Madison. Rita loved music and spread love wherever she went. She was an angel here on earth. She has now gone to heaven to spread her love with her loved ones....
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